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PE53 YVX

2003 Citroen C2

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,786 mi
Last recorded73,786 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C259,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 73,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front front fog light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,922 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 71,922 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,916 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 70,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,926 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2020 69,926 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,901 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 68,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box split and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,097 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 64,093 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,340 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,117 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 58,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,925 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,255 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,489 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,408 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 33,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,033 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,346 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 23,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,339 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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PE53 YVX is a 2003 Citroen C2 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 59,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE53 YVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE53 YVX registered?

PE53 YVX is a 2003 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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